Mercedes Benz S500 steering problems
10 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
172 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
98,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 141 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
10 of 172 complaints match this topic (5.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11030244 · 2017-09-27 (September 27, 2017)
ENGINE SMOKING BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE STEERING IS A LITTLE RUFF VEHICLE JERKS. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. 158 miles reported. Look up ODI 11030244 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11035055 · 2017-10-23 (October 23, 2017)
1999 MERCEDES-BENZ 2500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VARIOUS SAFETY DEFECTS ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS SEVERAL SAFETY DEFECTS CONCERNING ELECTRIC STABILITY CONTROL, BRAKES, BODY, STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATED 10/23/2017*JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11035055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011709 · 2003-04-08 (April 8, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE MECHANICAL FAILURES. SEAT BELT STICKS, WHILE DRIVING DASH LIGHTS GO OUT, POWER STEERING DROPPED, ATEANNA FELL OFF, POWER WINDOWS MALFUNCTION. *TS *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 39,608 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011709 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10352845 · 2010-08-30 (August 30, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 500S. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 60-65, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN INTO DRIVE. SUDDENLY, THE ENGINE STALLED WHICH RESULTED TO TEN PERCENT BRAKING POWER AND A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A SAFE LOCATION WITH CAUTION AND HE WAS FORCED TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND IT WAS ALSO REPAIRED. THE TECHN…
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10563139 · 2014-02-05 (February 5, 2014)
MY 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF IN MAY 2013 AT AROUND 44K. THEN, JANUARY 2014, THE CLUSTER WENT DARK FOREVER. YES, YOU READ THAT CORRECTLY; THE CAR IS 14 YEARS OLD, IN PERFECT SHAPE, 44K (NOW 45K) MILES, AND THE CLUSTER COMPLETELY FAILED! THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN GARAGED SO THIS WAS QUITE SHOCKING THAT SUCH AN IMPORTANT DATA CENTER WOULD FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE ON MY BEAUTIFUL $90K CAR. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONTROLS THE INTERIOR DOOR AND FLOOR LIGHTS, STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS, LOCKS, TRUNK; THERE …
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10563139 at NHTSA ↗